The Fifth Precinct Problem Oriented Police (POP) Unit report the arrest of two males within the confines of the Fifth Precinct on Friday, June 27, 2025 at 5:30 pm.
According to Police, officers assigned to the POP Unit conducted an investigation targeting the sale of flavored vape products being sold at the Tobacco Junction Smoke Shop located at 201 Hempstead Turnpike. During the investigation, officers observed a large quantity of flavored vape products displayed for sale.
As a result of the investigation, two employees, Defendant Harshkumar Patel, 25, of 27 Powell Street, Hicksville and Defendant Kaushalkumar Patel, 20, of 37 Linden Boulevard, Hicksville are each charged with Sale of Restricted Products and Sale of Flavored Products Prohibited. They were issued Desk Appearance Tickets returnable to First District on Thursday, July 17, 2025.